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Shingrix and peripheral neuropathy
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Toni, you said it is possible to get nerve damage which can cause neuropathy by the needle used when getting a shot? Is it then possible this could also happen when getting a flu shot? A few years ago the pharmacist who administered mine caused it to bleed when he administered the shot. He said it was very unusual. Helen
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Hi Helen, Remember there 2 injections i.e. intramuscular (longer needle for muscle tissue) and subcutaneous( shorter needle for fat tissue). For intramuscular injections bleeding and redness are other possible side effects at the injection site. Burning pain at the time can indicate a nerve being involved, for the bleeding, blood vessel(s). The nurse, most often, administering the injection can give you the possible dangers, including with the injection itself and the medication. The physician who gives the order for an injectable medication can also be asked. It is always good to ask prior so you can decide for yourself( avoid any surprises when possible). Hope this answers your question. Toni
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Helen, just FYI, 4 days ago @hazelnut posted this:
"I had a ultra sound guided steroid injection for the arthritis in my hip. The rhuemologist must have erred as my leg jumped off the table during the procedure and since that injection I have unbearable pain. The neurologist believes it also polyneuropathy but haven't had tests done for that. I did have the EKG that shows nerve damage."
This is a link to the page the post was on:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-with-neuropathy-welcome-to-the-group/?pg=194#comment-425429
Just thought it interesting that this came up again so soon. Hank